The Elizabeth Taber Library has a number of programs scheduled to kickoff summer reading. See below for events and other activities the library has planned for June and July. All events are free. For more information, call 508-748-1252 or visit www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org.

‘Fizz Boom Read’ program

The annual summer reading program at library will begin when school ends. The theme for this year is “Fizz Boom Read!”

This is a free, family-oriented program, and includes children from ages 2 to 12 years old and their parents. The goal of this program is to encourage families to read for pleasure and keep track of their reading.

Weekly check-ins with the library earn kids free books and a surprise.

Random drawings occur all summer for all age groups that are logging their hours. All kids that read at least ten hours will be awarded a special prize at the end of the program. The program begins Monday, June 23 and ends Friday Aug. 1.

Mike the ‘Bubble Man’

Mike the Bubble Man will perform Monday, June 23 at 2 p.m. in the Marion Music Hall. The Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about bubbles! This performance is made possible in part by the Marion Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

For more information on “Fizz Boom Read” and other summer activities, call the library at 508-763-8600.

Lunch Bunch I

This event starts Tuesday, June 24 at 12:30 p.m. Children ages 7 to 10 may bring a lunch and drink (the library will supply dessert) and listen to stories read aloud. Call the library to join this group.

Summer story time

Story time begins Wednesday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 2 to 4 who are accompanied by an adult. Call the library to sign up.

Lunch Bunch II

Lunch Bunch II begins Thursday, June 26 at 12:30 p.m. for children ages 5 to 7. Children may bring a lunch and drink (the library will supply dessert) and listen to stories read aloud. Call the library to sign up.

Drop-in activity days

Every Friday and Saturday during the summer reading program activities are available for children. Instructions and materials can be found in the Children’s Room during regular library hours.